Local Councils Propose Speed Limit Changes

In North England, Westmorland and Furness Council is considering implementing 20mph speed limits across 28 roads to enhance safety, following community requests. A public consultation is ongoing until October 18, with the initiative expected to cost £300,000, funded by the Council’s Priority Investment Fund. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the government plans to reverse speed limit reductions imposed by the previous administration, with Transport Minister Simenon Brown asserting that public support favors this reversal. However, local councils express concern that such changes may compromise road safety and impose financial burdens. In Northland, the Far North District Council faces backlash for pursuing speed limit reductions on over 300 roads, despite government mandates to reverse such changes. The council argues that their adjustments are based on thorough assessments and public feedback, but they continue to draw criticism from local officials.